Opinion

Winthrop drowning in damages

Flooding in two dormitories this semester has left Winthrop scrambling First, a water pipe bursts in Courtyard on the first day of the semester, displacing the entire building for a…

The flow must go on

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24/7 news is everywhere and while it is useful in times of big events, the reliability of the information is often limited. Twenty four/seven news cycles are omnipresent, and unfortunately,…

Super Bowl LII

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Loss of viewers could prove fatal for NFL. The NFL has been taking hits all season. Viewership during the regular season dipped as low as 13 percent, while playoff…

The #MeToo movement started when accusations of Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, came about. These accusations were linked to dozens of sexual assault allegations. Some of Hollywood’s best actresses have come…

First year follow up

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A review of Trump’s first year in office For many, the one-year mark of Trump’s presidency this past Saturday seems less like the anniversary of a presidency and more like…

Snow days at WU

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South Carolina has no idea how to handle 3 inches of snow, and its costing students money Every year that I have attended Winthrop University, we have had one or…

From sci-fi to real life

Staff Writer

Sophia the robot freaks me out. Just a little Since her conception in April of 2015, Sophia the robot by Hanson Robotics has continued to make headlines. Her first public…

Impeach Trump

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What would happen if Trump was impeached? In August, FBI director James Comey was fired by President Donald Trump after he allegedly asked Comey to end the Michael Flynn investigation…

Modern holidays

Staff Writer

How traditions are changing with the times Some holiday traditions are quickly becoming far and few between as families replace them with newer and more innovative ways to celebrate their…

Anxiety and millennials

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Why are millennials the anxious generation? Millennials are known for their democratic views, rebellious behavior and chronic anxiety. But what exactly causes the anxiety that many of us feel creeping…